You will see from the photos that my son Zachary was killed in a car crash. He was a passenger in his best friends Luke's car. As they went to overtake a colleagues car Dan, Dan reacted in a competitive way and would not let them past. This resulted in the instant death of Zach and devasting injuries to Luke. Dan admitted responsibility in the 999 call, to the police at the scene and to a colleague during a phone call. For 18 months I have fought for justice for my sons death which resulted in a 4 day court trial at Leicester crown court on the 4th April 2016. Unfortunately the CPS who have acted appallingly throughout (complaint pending) decided at first to only charge Luke who was actually a victim so I campaigned for him not to be charged. Eventually both went to court charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Despite Dans admittance of guilt he was found not guilty. Dan shows absolutely no remorse for what he has done he has lied throughout and for 18 months following his first 3 comments has said "no comment" at the advice of his solicitor. I am utterly devastated by the my sons death and the fact that Dan goes unpunished . I read in the papers everyday that people have been punished with prison, fines, driving bans and restorative justice for crimes that have not resulted in the death of an innocent victim. Life for me is a constant, constant, constant injustice! Please help me and sign my petition www.change.org/p/uk-justice-system-justice-for-zach?recruiter=21342039&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink
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Cwhittall · 21/04/2016 08:33
I have read this thread Chwittal and 
it is heart breaking.
I have a teenage son and the thought of him driving or going out with one of his mates behind the wheel fills me with trepidation.
I cannot begin to imagine the horror of what you are experiencing every day.
I'm bumping this because things move very slowly on this Topic, MNHQ shift threads over to Petitions but it;s not a Topic that's easy to find.
Hygge your post was incredibly moving.
for your lost children.
Thank you. I don't want to take the thread away from it's real purpose, or shut down the discussion, please don't think that's why I posted.
It's just that to me, the loss of my children is like no other loss I've ever experienced, it changes you and becomes a part of you in a way I've never expected or experienced before. It's something that is always with you and something which becomes a part of who you are.
And it's important to me to try to explain why, in situations like this when someone is responsible for your loss, it matters to have the truth known or the apology made or the explanation given.
You need to know you've done your best for your child. And Mrs Whittall, I really believe that you have.
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Yes, it is tragic.
Yes, it was an accident.
Question is: was it preventable ie were Dan (and possibly Luke) driving unsafely?
I think it is completely inappropriate to speculate on what might make the OP 'feel better' or not? 
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